Minister Dijksma: carbon pricing key to reducing CO2 emissions. Setting a global price  on carbon dioxide emissions is essential in order to achieve the climate goals agreed upon in Paris.

Sharon Dijksma: Carbon pricing key to reducing CO2 emissions

Setting a global price  on carbon dioxide emissions is essential in order to achieve the climate goals agreed upon in Paris. Carbon pricing ensures that the polluter pays, and makes investing in sustainable energy more attractive. A worldwide coalition, directed by the World Bank, can play an important role in this respect by interlinking various initiatives.